Temazepam (valium) - how long does it keep?

[sue_perceded]

Eighteen months ago whilst dealing with severe pain I was prescribed, amongst other things, temazepam - which I didn't take at the time because I was worried about its effects. But now I'm in a situation where I have need of a sedative/sleep aid. The tablets don't have a use-by date on the box - so can anyone advise me if they're safe to take?

[SassyLassie]

I just did a Google search, and this is what it said:

Use Valium within one year

"As a prescription drug, pharmacies limit the use [of Valium] for one year from dispensing,"

[SassyLassie]

I would ask the pharmacist, he/she will possibly know when the date would be, otherwise, throw them away and ask for a new prescription.

[hangman1951]

I'd err on the side of caution and talk with my doctor about a new prescription.   Most doctors will tell you to take all your medications as prescribed and not "save" it for a time when you might need it again.  Medicines can become ineffective over a long period of time, and some can become deadly.